Did you know that epilepsy is common in 20 to 40% of gerbils of all types including Hairy-footed gerbils. Your vet can tell you that seizures will typically pass and the gerbil will recover without any lasting effects. Talk to your vet if you are concerned that your gerbil may be having epileptic seizures. In general, epilepsy is a disorder of the brain or nervous system that can cause animals to have sudden, uncontrollable seizures. If your gerbil is having trance like behavior, twitching his ears or whiskers excessively, having convulsions, stiffening of the muscles or jerking of the entire body then you should call your vet. Your vet can teach you what to do for your gerbil during and after seizures. He may also advise you to keep a journal of your gerbil’s seizures in order to monitor the frequency and severity. Talk with your veterinarian Somerville, MA to learn more.